GREAT BRITAIN WOMEN – AUSTRALIA TOUR RESULTS
Thursday 21 February
| AUSTRALIA | 2 | (1) | - | 0 | (0) | GREAT BRITAIN |
| Teneal Attard 16 (F) |
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| Hope Munro 44 (F) |
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In the third of five Test Matches, a large home crowd witnessed an even first half with chances for both teams but it was only Australia who were able to take advantage.
Sarah Thomas had the first chance for GB in the seventh minute when she had a free run into the circle but put the shot wide.
Australia won two penalty corners in the 13th and 24th minute but were unable to capitalise. They did however take advantage in the 16th minute when Teneal Attard scored after Australia were allowed to keep possession and dribble into the GB circle eliminating a number of defenders.
Both sides continued to work their patterns, but GB were unable to create real goalscoring opportunities despite some promising build up play.
In the second half Australia started strongly and won a PC in the 40th minute which was charged down by Crista Cullen. The resulting play saw GB win a PC at the other end which was well saved from a Cullen drag flick. A minute later, Danson shot high over the bar before Australia extended their lead in the 44th minute from another field goal when the GB defence, unable to clear in the circle, allowed Hope Munro to pounce on the ball and send a hard flick past Roberts from short range.
GB continued to press forward with good build up play but too often the final pass went astray. In the last 10 minutes GB built up heavy pressure forcing Australia back. The Aussies however held out to win the third test 2-0 and go three up in the series.
Head Coach Danny Kerry said “This was a tight game which was decided on details and some quality Australian finishing. We are pleased with many aspects of our play and with much hard work, we can turn the detail around. The quality of the matches is far beyond what the players normally experience back home and we have made some fantastic games.”
Previous Results.../
PREVIOUS RESULTS
Tuesday 19 February
| QAS | 1 | (0) | - | 5 | (3) | GREAT BRITAIN |
| Pru Isser 39 (F) |
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| Sarah Thomas18 (F) |
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| Kate Walsh 27,28 (PC,PC) |
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| Crista Cullen 38 (PC) |
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| Becky Herbert 63 (F) |
Saturday 16 February
| AUSTRALIA | 2 | (0) | - | 1 | (0) | GREAT BRITAIN |
| Hope Munro 64,67 (F,F) |
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| Jo Ellis (Bowdon Hightown) 40 (F) |
Thursday 14 February
| AUSTRALIA | 5 | (2) | - | 0 | (0) | GREAT BRITAIN |
| Casey Eastham 5,40 (PC,F) |
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| Angie Lambert 20 (PS) |
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| Madonna Blyth 45 (F) |
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| Megan Rivers 63 (F) |
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Monday 11 February
| SIS / SAS | 1 | (0) | - | 1 | (0) | GREAT BRITAIN |
| Jade Taylor 64 (PC) |
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| Alex Danson 45 (F) |
Friday 8 February
| SIS / SAS | 0 | (0) | - | 2 | (0) | Great Britain |
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| Jo Ellis 24,32 (F,F) |
Wednesday 6 February
| WAIS | 1 | (0) | - | 2 | (0) | Great Britain |
| 54 (F) |
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| Kate Walsh 55 (PC) |
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| Helen Richardson 69 (PS) |
REMAINING MATCH SCHEDULE
| Date | Local Time (GMT) | Item | Venue |
| Saturday 23 February | 1530 hrs (0530 hrs) | Test 4 v Australia | Brisbane |
| Sunday 24 February | 1530 hrs (0530 hrs) | Test 5 v Australia | Brisbane |
Results & Reports will be provided for each of the test matches with results only being issued for the games against the WAIS, SIS/SAS and QAS.
Team.../
SQUAD
Caps will be awarded for the Test Matches and are updated after each match.
Note on injuries:
Susie Gilbert will return home tomorrow due to chicken pox.
| Name | Club | Home Nation | GB Caps | GB Goals | DOB | 06/02 v WAIS | 08/02 v SIS/SAS | 11/02 v SIS/SAS | 14/02 v AUS | 16/02 v AUS | 19/02 v QAS | 21/02 v AUS | 23/02 v AUS | 24/02 v AUS |
| Laura Bartlett | Milne Craig Western | Scotland | 8 |
| 22/6/88 | Yes | YES | SUB | SUB | DNP | YES | SUB |
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